Pillow-type package that is convertible to a tetrahedronal package for mixing, storing and dispensing, with spray-type dispensing means

ABSTRACT

A dispensing package, that is particularly useful for agricultural chemicals such as, for example, liquid or powdered pesticides, is initially constructed so as to retain a substantially flat and easily shippable, compact shape when a small quantity of a chemical or other substance is packed inside. The dispensing package is easily opened for adding water or other substances thereto, and is then readily resealed into a tetrahedronal shape, for use as a shaker and dispenser. A series of orifices is located in a panel of the package. These orifices are initially sealed by a removable strip of pressure-sensitive adhesive tape. The substance packed inside the package is easily dispensed therefrom by removing the tape from the orifices, then holding the package so that the substance can run out of the orifices.

United States Patent 1 3,567,074 [72] Inventor BernardBeau Brown3,159,096 12/1964 Tocker 222/107X Westfield, NJ. 3,189,253 6/1965Mojonnier... 229/66 [21] App], No. 770,529 3,369,709 2/1968 Clauss222/107 2: g t d Primary Examiner-Stanley l-l. Tollberg 7 e 23 60 a] InAttorneysFrank E. Robbins, James L. Bailey, Janet E. Price, I 1 RobertD. Weist, Martha A. Michaels and Doroth R.

Thumler [54] PILLOW-TYPE PACKAGE THAT IS CONVERTIBLE TO ATETRAI-IEDRONAL PACKAGE FOR MIXING STORING AND a A dispensing package,that IS particularly useful MEANS for agricultural chemicals such as,for example, liquid or pow- Claims, 11 Drawing Figs dered pesticides, isinitially constructed so as to retain a substantially flat and easilyshippable, compact shape when a UsS. mall quantity of a chemical orother substance is packed in- 229/66 side. The dispensing package iseasily opened for adding water [51] Int. Cl B6511 35/08 or othersubstances thereto and is then readily resealed into a Fleld Search222/92, tetrahedronal shape, for use as a shaker and dispenser. A seq65, 66 ries of orifices is located in a panel of the package. Theseorifices are initially sealed by a removable strip of pressure-sensi-[56] References cued tive adhesive tape. The substance packed inside thepackage is UNlTED STATES PATENTS easily dispensed therefrom by removingthe tape from the oril,8l7,732 8/ 1931 Boruss 222/ 107 fices, thenholding the package so that the substance can run 2,809,771 222/107 outof the orifices.

10/1957 Ward PILLOW-TYPE PACKAGE THAT IS CONVERTIBLE TO A TETRAIIEDRONALPACKAGE FOR MIXING, STORING AND DISPENSING, WITH SPRAY-TYPE DISPENSINGMEANS This invention relates to a dispensing package. More particularly,this invention relates to a'combination containerdispenser in which asubstance such as an agricultural chemical, for example, a pesticide,canbe initially packaged, shipped, and stored, and from which, eitherwith or without the addition of other powdered substances or liquidmaterial thereto, the packaged substance may be readily dispensed.

There are currently many products on the market that are mosteconomically shipped and stored in dry powder or granular form, but thatare most conveniently used in solution or dispersion form. Examples ofsuch products are the many agricultural chemicals that are applied insolution form, although often such chemicals are also applied as dusts.Chemicals of these kinds include, for example, pesticides such asinsecticides, fungicides, and herbicides; soil conditioners and plantand animal nutrients either alone or in combination with the pesticides.

Insecticides and fungicides are often applied as dusts (powders) or asaqueous solutions, in mist or droplet form, to plant foliage, into theair infested by insects. Plant nutrients are often applied in aqueoussolution form to the ground surrounding the plant or plants to be fed.

It is an object of this invention to provide a convenience containerthat will serve as an effective storage and shipping package and also anefficient mixing and dispensing apparatus for a product packed therein,and particularly for agricultural chemicals.

It is another object of this invention to provide a single packagecontainer-dispenser for a substance that is to be mixed with anothersubstance such as a liquid material, for ultimate use, whichcontainer-dispenser is relatively flat in shape and therefore requiresvery little storage space, which container is further capable of beingopened to receive and hold the other substance, and is easily reclosed,so that it can serve as a shaker-mixer for its contents.

Another object of the invention is toprovide a flat, spacesavingshipping and storage container for a substance that is to be mixed witha liquid for ultimate use, which container will also serve as a shakerfor mixing the substance with the liquid, and which will further serveas a vessel from which the final mixture may be conveniently dispensed.

A further object of the invention is to provide a container for a dry orconcentrated agricultural chemical product that is to be mixed withwater or other chemicals prior to use, which container originally actsas a compact, flexible, easily stored package for the product; second,acts as a rigid receptacle for receiving the water or other chemical;serves as a shaker for mixing the product and the water or otherchemical; and finally, functions as an easily handled vessel from whichthe final mixed product may be dispensed.

Other objects and advantages of this invention will be ap parenthereinafter from the specification and the appended claims.

The drawings illustrate preferred embodiments of this invention that arecapable of fulfilling the above objectives, wherein the package in itsoriginal sealed condition is in the form of a relatively flat,rectangular-shaped envelope or pouch which, after opening, is resealablein the shape of a tetrahedron. The rescaled package, in distended form,can serve as a convenient shaker for mixing the original contents of thepackage with an added ingredient, or, if the contents are a powder thatis to be applied as a dust, the package can be shaken to disperse thepowder in the air in the package. The contents may then be dispenseddirectly from the package, by removing the seal from the orificeslocated in a wall of the package.

In the drawings:

substance disposed within the package;

FIG. 2 is a section taken along line 2-2 of FIG. I, looking in thedirection of the arrows;

FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the package, showing one end of theenvelope partially removed;

FIG. 4 is another perspective view of the same package, after completeremoval of the end of the envelope, showing the upper end of theenvelope opened out, as it would be, for example, to receive a liquidthat is to be mixed with the substance in the package;

FIG. 5 is a top plan view of the envelope after the open upper end hasbeen closed at an angle of to its original position when unopened;

FIG. 6 is a perspective view of the package after the closure flap atthe upper end of the envelope has been folded over once, with theposition of the flap prior to folding over being shown in dotted lines;

FIG. 7 is a top plan view thereof;

FIG. 8 is a front elevation of a package that is constructed inaccordance with another preferred embodiment of the invention, showingthe package in its sealed,u.nopened condition;

FIG. 9 is a perspective view of the package shown in FIG. 8, after theclosure flap at the upper end of the package has been folded over once,prior to reclosing the package in tetrahedronal shape;

FIG. 10 is a fragmentary section taken on the line 10-10 of FIG. 8,looking in the direction of the arrows; and

FIG. 11 is a section taken on the line 11-11 of FIG. 9, looking in thedirection of the arrows. A package or containerdispenser that is madeinaccordance with the invention is constructed to lie relatively flat inits original, closed condition, like a pouch or envelope, and ispreferably made of semiflexible material which is substantiallyimpervious to liquids. Such characteristics provide for economicshipping of a product packed therein without fear of chemicaldegradation of the product due to moisture spoilage. The container isprovided with easily operated means for opening; it, whereby thecontainer can be opened and, if desired, another ingredient, such aswater, can be introduced. It is further provided with means forreclosing, or resealing, the opening in such a manner that thecontainer-dispenser assumes a-diste'nded shape, whereby the volume ofthe container is much increased as compared to its original volume. Theenlarged volume of the container facilitates mixing, and its distendedshape provides sufficient rigidity to permit shaking. Thecontainer-dispenser is also provided with dispensing means, in the formof a pattern of orifices. By selecting the size of these orifices, theirnumber, and their locations the maximum rate for dispensing from thepackage may be effectively controlled.

The term semiflexible is used to refer to a quality of the wall of thecontainer, that is, of the material from which the container is made,that permits it to be yielding so that it does not break or shatter,upon normal handling; that permits folding along crease linesconveniently'and without undue effort; and that has sufficient rigidity,nevertheless, in its tetrahedronal shape particularly, to permit its usefor the intended purpose of shaking materials to mix them. Manyconventional and well-known packaging materials can be used having thischaracteristic, such as, for example, films of synthetic plasticmaterials; metallic foils; and moistureproof laminates, of two or moreplies, of plastic films with paper, paper board, metallic foils, andother plastic films.

In order to form the container, after initially opening it, with thedesired distended shape, volume, and rigidity for the subsequentoperations, it is desirable that it be easily reclosable at an angle tothe line along which itwa's originally opened. The degree of this anglewill depend upon the original shape of the container and the amount ofdistention and volume ultimately desired. Generally, a 90 vangle willafford the maximum volume, but smaller angles can also be employed.

In a preferred embodiment of the invention, the container is constructedin the form of a generally rectangular envelope that is provided withopening means across one of its ends, and is further provided with meansfor reclosing the opening at that same end, at an angle of approximately90 to the opening line, so that the resealed container is tetrahedronalin shape.

Referring now in detail to the drawings by numerals of reference, andparticularly to FIGS. 1 to 7, the numeral denotes generally a sealedpackage or container that is made in accordance with one preferredembodimentof the invention. This package 10 is formed from a singlesheet of a semiflexible, moisture-impervious packaging material such as,for example, paper stock that is coated with metal foil on one surfaceand a plastic film on the other, such as is in use for many packagingpurposes. This single sheet of packaging material has been folded overupon itself along opposed, lengthwise extending parallel crease or foldlines 11 and 12 respectively. The somewhat tubular structure formed bythe folding operation includes a narrow front panel 14, a single, wideback panel 15, and a second front panel 16 that is lapped over onemarginal edge of the narrow front panel 14 along a lengthwise seam 18,along which the two front panels 14 and 16 respectively are bondedtogether in moisture proof fashion, by adhesive, heat-sealing, or someother suitable bonding technique for accomplishing the desired purpose.

The package is sealed along its lower end, relative to FIG. 1, along atransverse seam 19. The package is further sealed across its upper endby a second transverse seam 24. A transverse guide line 25, such as, forexample, a score line, is formed across the entire upper end of thepackage 10, just below the lower edge of the seam 24.

A strap 26, preferably formed from a metallic ribbon, is bonded to theouter surface of the package in such fashion that'it extends, somewhatin a U-shape, around both the front and back surfaces of the package,just beneath the guide line 25. The package 10 is formed in its frontface with a preformed, lengthwise extending guide or crease line 28 andin its rear face, opposite the crease line 28, with a second, similar,preformed guide or crease line 29. The two opposite ends of the strap26, that project beyond the two crease lines 28 and 29 respectively, arefree, that is, are not bonded to the surface of the package, and providetabs 30 and 31 respectively.

A quantity of water-soluble fertilizer F is shown, in FIGS. 1 and 2,disposed within the package.

In order to effectively dispense a product from the container-dispenser,the panels of the container are provided with orifice means 33. Theseorifice means may be located in any convenient area of the panels l4,15, and/or 16, although one preferred location is shown in the drawings,in which the orifices 33 are disposed in a regular pattern and arelocated on the wide back panel closely adjacent the transverse seam 19.

The pattern for the orifices, that is illustrated in the drawings, iseffective for dispensing both powder and liquid products. The size andnumber of the orifices may, of course, be selected to meet theparticular dispensing needs of a particular product.

The orifices 33 are sealed for shipment and storage of the package by apressure-sensitive adhesive tape 34. Preferably, the adhesive tape 34 isa pressure-sensitive, moistureproof tape which may be reused after it isonce removed.

In one preferred mode of using a package in accordance with the presentinvention a substance 32 is placed within the package before both of theend seams l9 and 24 respectively are sealed. Thereafter, the package issealed to enclose the substance 32 therein. This substance may be, forexample, a powdered concentrated, turf fungicide, such as cadmiumsuccinate, that is useful in wetted form to prevent and control dollarspot, copper spot, and pink patch in lawns. As shown in FIG. 2, at thispoint the package is what is sometimes called in the trade aconventional pillow or envelope type of package. Such a package issafely and easily stored as well as economically shipped.

To use the package as a mixer and dispenser in accordance with thepresent invention, the entire upper seam 24 is removed by tearing thepackage open along the guide line 25, as shown in FIG. 3. After theupper seam 24 has been completely removed, the opposite side fold lines11 and 12 of the package are pressed toward each other near the upperend of the package, which causes the upper end of the package to open,to the position shown in FIG. .4. When the preformed front and backcrease lines 28 and 29 serve there purpose properly, the front and backpanels of the package fold along these crease lines as the fold lines 11and 12 are pressed toward each other. A sufficient amount of water andany other desired material such as a turf nutrient solution, can then bepoured into the open package.

To use the container as a shaker, for mixing the fungicide 32 with thewater and other added materials, the opposite fold lines 11 and 12 ofthe package are then brought together at the upper end of the package,as shown in FIG. 5, thus forming the package into a generallytetrahedronal shape, with the crease lines 28a and 29a (FIGS. 5 and 6)extending further along the package from the original, preformed creaselines 28 and 29.

This manipulation of the package causes the strap 26 to straighten out.This strap 26, and the adjacent portion of the upper end of thepackage,while being held together, are then folded over once, at least, as shownin flG. 6, and preferably are folded over two or more times, to reclosethe package with a fluidtight seal. The end tabs 30 and 31 are thenturned inwardly, as shown in FIG. 7, to hold the package securely in itsnew generally tetrahedronal shape, and to maintain the package in sealedcondition. The user then can shake the package in order to mix thecontents and make them uniform.

Once the fungicide has been thoroughly mixed with the added liquid, themixture is ready for application to a lawn. For dispensing, the packageis inverted, so that orifices 33 are disposed on the uppermost surfaceof the package. The adhesive tape 34 is then removed, and the package isreinverted, whereupon the fungicidal mixture flows out through theorifices 33 onto the lawn. By adjusting the position or inclination ofthe package, the rate of application of fungicide may be controlled. Bysqueezing the package to increase the hydrostatic pressure therein, therate of application can be increased. The flow can be stopped simply byturning the package so that the orifices are uppermost again.

Should any fungicidal solution remain in the package, the adhesive tape34 may be replaced over the orifices 33 to seal them again. The packageis then storable for future use. To guard against leakage, the packageshould be rested in a storing position with the orifices uppermost.

In the modified form of the invention that is illustrated in FIGS. 8 and9, the numeral 40 denotes generally the container. The construction ofthis container is similar to that of the package illustrated in FIGS. llthrough 7 and previously described. That is, the package 40 is formedfrom a single sheet of a semiflexible packaging material such as, forexample, a plastic film or a laminate of a plastic film and a metalfoil. Many kinds of packaging films, foils; and laminates are suitable.

This sheet of packaging material is folded over upon itself alongopposed, lengthwise extending parallel fold lines 41 and 42respectively. The somewhat tubular structure formed by the foldingoperation includes a left front panel 44 (relative to FIG. 8), a single,wide back panel 45, and a second, right front panel 46. The ends of thesheet from which this tubular structure is formed are secured togetherto form a seam 48 of the face-to-face type. The confronting marginalareas of the material that are joined together at the seam 48 may bebonded together by an adhesive or, preferably, by heat-sealing, althoughany suitable bonding technique can be employed to accomplish the desiredpurpose. The face-to-face type of scam, that is employed in thisembodiment of the invention, is in contrast to the face-to-back type ofseam that was employed in the package construction illustrated in FIGS.1 through 7 and previously described.

Referring again particularly to FIGS. 8 and 9, the package is sealed atits bottom end, relative to FIG. 9, along a transverse end seam 49. Thepackage is further sealed at its upper end by a second transverse seam54. A preformed, punched-out bight or notch 55 is formed in the packagebody adjacent or overlapping the lower edge of the seam 54, tofacilitate tearing to separate that seam from the package body, whenopening the package. If desired, a guide line 57, such as a dotted lineprinted on the package or, possibly a line of weakness such as a scoreline, can be provided, extending along the upper end of the package fromthe notch 55.

A strap 56 is secured to the outer surface of the package in suchfashion that it extends, as in the previous embodiment of the invention,around both the front and back surfaces of the package, just beneath thelower edge of the end seam 54. The two opposite ends of the strap 56that project beyond the center line of the package, are free, that is,are not bonded to the surface of the package, and provide tabs 60 and 61respectively.

This package may be used in the same manner as the package embodiment ofthe invention previously described. However, it has the advantage thatthe seam 48 facilitates opening of the package to its distended formduring use, and in addition, facilitates rescaling the package prior tomixing or shaking.

This novel package is adaptable for many different uses. For example, itprovides a convenient package for storing, shipping, mixing, anddispensing agricultural products generally, particularly for domesticgarden and insecticidal use.

One advantageous use for the packageis in the sale of fertilizer. When aflorist sells a potted plant, it is usually in healthy,

luxuriant condition. Thereafter, its condition is apt to deteriorateunless the plant is furnished with nutrients. The present inventionprovides a convenient way for the florist to furnish small packets offertilizer to the potted plant purchaser, in unit dosage amounts, sothat the dangers of overfeeding are minimized. if each packet containsjust enough fertilizer for a single feeding, it is merely necessary forthe florist to instruct the purchaser of the time periods that shouldelapse between feeding. The purchaser then can store the packets untilneeded. Then, as each is needed, it 'is opened, the fertilizer isdissolved in added water, and the package provides a convenient mixerand applicator. After use, the package can be thrown away, or it can beused for the same or other purposes. Larger size packages of solublefertilizers can be used for garden plots.

When a large size package is manufactured for a use where it is likelyto be used for storage of a solution or dispersion between uses, it maybe desirable to locate the orifice pattern close to the tab-held closureend. Then, when the package is rested on its side for storage, boththetab-held end and the orifices (preferably covered by tape) areuppermost and are not acting as seals for the package. This reduces thehazard of leakage. v

The packages of this invention, furthermore, are not limited to use asdispensers for liquids only. Rather, these packages may also be used, aswell, for dispensing solids, particularly gaseous suspensions of solids.For example, the packages of this invention are particularly useful asdusting dispensers. Very often, the foliage of a plant or the body of ananimal is to be treated by dusting with a powdered pesticide. By packingthe required powdered pesticide in the package, the purchaser, at thetime of use, forms the package into a tetrahedron. The enclosed air isthen used as a dispersing medium for the pesticide powder. The packageis shaken, and then, after removing the tape from the orifices, thepackage is squeezed to direct streams of the dust, suspended in air,onto the desired area for application. This is a particularly convenientway, for example, to dust rose bushes and to dust pets or the bedding ofpets for fleas and other parasites.

The packages of this invention also find particularly good utility asstorage, shipping, mixing, and dispensing means in fields other thanagricultural chemicals. For example, the package may also be used formakeup powder or body deodorant, for application in dust form. As afurther example, the package may also be used as a bastier in theculinary arts. That is to say, solid or liquid ingredients may be packedin the package, for use, generally after dilution with water or oil, tobaste meat being cooked. in one embodiment, the packaged ingredientsmight comprise a concentrate for a barbecue sauce. Use of the package ofthe present invention eliminates the need for mixing bowls, bastingbrushes, and the like.

' Tl-le widely divergent areas as disclosed above in which the packagesof this invention may be used,.will render obvious to the skilledartisan many other areas of use where the effect is to provide a packagewhich will store, ship, mix, and/or dispense a product in accordancewith the teachings of this invention. Such other uses are thereforewithin the scope and considered a part of this invention.

While this invention has been described in a connection with specificembodiments thereof, it will be understood that it is capable of furthermodifications, and this application is intended to cover any variations,uses, or adaptations of the invention following, in general, theprinciples of the invention and including such departures from thepresent disclosure as come within known or customary practicing the artto which the invention pertains and as may be applied to the essentialfeatures hereinbefore set forth, and as fall within the scope of theinvention and the limits of the appended claims.

I claim:

1. A covertible dispensing package comprising:

a pillow-type package comprising a generally tubular body that is formedfrom a semiflexible packaging material, and that is generally flat form,with its opposite sides being parallel, lengthwise extending fold lines;

first and second transverse seams closing the opposite ends of thepackage body respectively;

said body being formed to permit easy separation of the first of saidseams from the package body, for opening the package at that end;

strap means secured about the body adjacent said first seam for securelyreclosing the opening with the package body in distended, generallytetrahedronal shape, to provide enclosed space therein; and

said body also being formed with sealable orifice means, other than saidopening, for dispensing material from the distended package.

2. A convertible dispensing package for a substance that is to be mixedwith a liquid material forultimate use, and that is adapted for use forthe operation of mixing said substance and the liquid material,comprising:

a pillow-type package comprising an elongate, substantially flat,generally rectangular pouch that is formed from semiflexible,substantially liquid-impervious packaging stock, said pouch being sealedby at least one seam, and being formed to remain unsubstantially flat orpillow form with a small quantity of the substance disposed therein;

said pouch also being formed to permit easy separation of said seam fromthe package, to form an opening at one end of the pouch for easyaddition of a liquid material to the pouch;

means integral with the pouch for easily rescaling said opening, withthe pouch in distended, generally tetrahedronal shape, to permit mixingof the substance and the liquid; and

said pouch being provided with sealable orifice means other than saidopening, for dispensing said mixture.

3. A dispensing package in accordance with claim 2 wherein said orificemeans comprise a plurality of holes located in a dispensing pattern insaid pouch, remote from said opening, sealed by removable adhesive tape.

4. A package in accordance with claim 2 wherein said firstnamed seam isdisposed at one end of the pouch, and wherein the pouch is formed at asecond, opposite end thereof, with a second seam that is generallyparallel to said first-named seam, and including means for resealing theopening, that is formed upon separation of said first seam from thepackage, along a line that is generally at right angles to the originalseam, thereby to reseal the pouch in the distended, generallytetrahedronal shape.

5. A container for a substance that is to be mixed with a liquid forultimate use, which container is further adapted to beused for theoperation of mixing said substance with said liquid and of further beingused for storing and for dispensing the mixture:

said material being constructed of a semiflexible material;

said container being generally rectangular in shape and relatively flat;

means for opening the container in the form of a relatively straightguide line that extends across one end of the container;

a semirigid tab positioned adjacent said one end of said container, aportion of said tab being affixed firmly to said container, and at leastone end of said tab being unaffixed to said container, said containerand said tab being so constructed that after the container has beenopened at the end closest to the tab, liquid can be introduced into saidcontainer;

reclosing means such that the container. can be closed at an angle tosaid opening line, by bringing the edges of the open end together insuch a manner as to cause the container to assume the general shape of atetrahedron, and said container being resealable by folding over theopen end at least once and holding the fold in place by means of theunaffixed portion of the tab; and t a plurality of sealable orificeslocated in a dispensing pattern near the end of said container remotefrom said tab, said orifices being capable of dispensing said mixture.

6. A container in accordance with claim 5 wherein the reclosing means issuch that the container can be reclosed at an angle of approximately tothe opening line.

2. A convertible dispensing package for a substance that is to be mixed with a liquid material for ultimate use, and that is adapted for use for the operation of mixing said substance and the liquid material, comprising: a pillow-type package comprising an elongate, substantially flat, generally rectangular pouch that is formed from semiflexible, substantially liquid-impervious packaging stock, said pouch being sealed by at least one seam, and being formed to remain unsubstantially flat or pillow form with a small quantity of the substance disposed therein; said pouch also being formed to permit easy separation of said seam from the package, to form an opening at one end of the pouch for easy addition of a liquid material to the pouch; means integral with the pouch for easily resealing said opening, with the pouch in distended, generally tetrahedronal shape, to permit mixing of the substance and the liquid; and said pouch being provided with sealable orifice means other than said opening, for dispensing said mixture.
 3. A dispensing package in accordance with claim 2 wherein said orifice means comprise a plurality of holes located in a dispensing pattern in said pouch, remote from said opening, sealed by removable adhesive tape.
 4. A package in accordance with claim 2 wherein said first-named seam is disposed at one end of the pouch, and wherein the pouch is formed at a second, opposite end thereof, with a second seam that is generally parallel to said first-named seam, and including means for resealing the opening, that is formed upon separation of said first seam from the package, along a line that is generally at right angles to the original seam, thereby to reseal the pouch in the distended, generally tetrahedronal shape.
 5. A container for a substance that is to be mixed with a liquid for ultimate use, which container is further adapted to be used for the operation of mixing said substance with said liquid and of further being used for storing and for dispensing the mixture: said material being constructed of a semiflexible material; said container being generally rectangular in shape and relatively flat; means for opening the container in the form of a relatively straight guide line that extends across one end of the container; a semirigid tab positioned adjacent said one end of said container, a portion of said tab being affixed firmly to said container, and at least one end of said tab being unaffixed to said container, said container and said tab being so constructed that after the container has been opened at the end closest to the tab, liquid can be introduced into said container; reclosing means such that the container can be closed at an angle to said opening line, by bringing the edges of the open end together in such a manner as to cause the container to assume the general shape of a tetrahedron, and said container being resealable by folding over the open end at least once and holding the fold in place by means of the unaffixed portion of the tab; and a plurality of sealable orifices located in a dispensing pattern near the end of said container remote from said tab, said orifices being capable of dispensing said mixture.
 6. A container in accordance with claim 5 wherein the reclosing means is such that the container can be reclosed at an angle of approximately 90* to the opening line. 